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Monee Township Board Approves Bonuses for Administrative Staff

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Monee Township Board Meeting | December 18, 2025

Article Summary: Following a brief executive session, the Monee Township Board voted unanimously to award year-end bonuses to three administrative staff members.

Monee Township Staff Compensation Key Points:

  • Administrator Willa Simmons received a $1,000 bonus.

  • Shirley Lathan was awarded $750, and Ruth Marcukatis received $500.

  • The bonuses recognized work with the General Assistance Program and extra holiday duties.

The Monee Township Board of Trustees on Thursday, December 18, 2025, approved monetary bonuses for three staff members in recognition of their recent workload.

The board entered an executive session at 7:20 p.m. to discuss the matter. Upon returning to the open session five minutes later, Trustee James W. Young made a motion, seconded by Trustee Terri L. Boles, to approve the payments.

The board authorized a $1,000 bonus for Administrator Willa Simmons, $750 for Shirley Lathan, and $500 for Ruth Marcukatis. According to the meeting minutes, the funds were awarded for the staff’s work with the Emergency and General Assistance Programs, as well as extra duties performed during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons.

The measure passed with a unanimous 5-0 vote.

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